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The massive earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April, causing a number of landslides and avalanches, has had devastating humanitarian consequences: more than 5,000 people have been killed and over 10,000 injured, with the numbers expected to rise as aid workers and search and rescue teams access remote...

Hundreds of people are still missing four days after a 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal, leaving search and rescue teams desperately searching for survivors who may be buried amid the rubble in the capital city of Kathmandu or trapped in hard-to- access remote mountain villages.
An estimated 8.1 million...

A 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, near the capital of Kathmandu, flattening homes, buildings and temples, and causing widespread damage across the region. This is the largest earthquake the country has seen in more than 80 years, leaving thousands stranded and in dire need of food, water and...

In the immediate aftermath of the powerful earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April, the United Nations and its partners are scaling up operations while trying to get a comprehensive picture of the damage to address the most urgent needs. The efforts are challenged by strong aftershocks and the threat of...

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on 25 April, with the epicenter in Lamjung District (north-west) of Kathmandu. At present the death toll stands at over 1,000 dead but observers believe it is likely to increase.
"The reports of the devastation are still coming in and the numbers of...